Welcome to our Halloween Tablescape Blog Hop.
Once again, a big shout out and thank you
to our leader, and hostess,
We have 17 tabletop stylists joining the hop today.
Links are at the bottom of this post.
You know autumn has arrived when bags of candy corn fill the
grocery shelves and Starbucks offers pumpkin spice latté.
Give me my usual dark, rich blend of coffee,
although I do like the spicy fragrance that fills the air.
Seriously a harbinger of autumn, pumpkin spice is simply just
a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, ginger, and cloves.
My mom always mixed her own for pumpkin pie.
That's exactly what I do!
It's fun to see the rich brown flavor come together, much like
I mixed the the rich rusty brown colors of autumn here on my table
to create a Tartan Spice tablescape to celebrate Halloween.
Image by Linda Walker, MacKenzie-Childs Used With Permission
Those who joined me yesterday for Monday Morning Blooms,
saw my autumn inspired flower arrangement styled within my large
MacKenzie-Childs Tartan Spice pumpkin shaped ceramic tureen.
You'll find that post here.
I transitioned the tartan spice punch bowl filled with the large blooms over to the buffet to mix in with my favorite autumn pieces of vintage MacKenzie-Childs in the Wittika Peanuts pattern.
witches, black cats, and crows.
All my witches are friendly,
and this one even chose a brown cat.
Over on the table, I traded out the Tartan Spice container of flowers, popped in my large Courtly Check pumpkin and created
a lower profile centerpiece for dining.
Notice the new Rosy Check pumpkins?
I'm not really drawn to pink, but am smitten with the new Rosy Check that MKC has introduced this year.
It plays well with my autumn color pallet, so I infused
a few Rosy Check pumpkins into my mix.
I layered my Williams Sonoma tartan chargers, atop a placemat stack of Courtly Check and rust, then added a dinner plate by 222 Fifth in Wexford Orange, topped with my Courtly Check salad plates.
Flatware is vintage L F & G silverplate w/
sterling ferrules and handles of French Ivory.
I used antique tartan napkin rings on
the black and white gingham trimmed
linen napkins from MacKenzie-Childs.
Stems are Denby and from our wedding registry.
Colored crystal was popular in 1975, so at almost
50 years ago, "my chef" and I were drawn
to the earth tones of autumn.
The Tartan Spice punch bowl came with a black ladle and
these darling mugs in two different tartan patterns.
and Black and Orange Plaid
Black Rim with White Dots
and White and Orange Plaid
details on this table!
The antique condiment chef is from France,
a gift to "my chef" from French friends.
The underplate was a thrifty find and marked "Made in Italy".
and from the 1980s.
My handsome pair of MKC crows
add that festive touch.
Take a plate and have a slice.
wish you a Tartan Spice Halloween.
Thank you for stopping by today.
You'll find more Halloween Inspiration at the links below.
Panoply - Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun!
Home is Where the Boat Is - Pink, Eek and Ghostly Sweets
Hyacinths for the Soul - Tartan Spice is Very Nice! (You Are Here)
Everyday Living - A Grand Halloween at Wood's Edge
Pandora's Box - A Halloween Alfresco Dinner
My Thrift Store Addiction - BOO-tiful Brunch Buffet
The Cat's Whiskerz - Butterflies and Skellies for a Halloween Tablescape
Karins Kottage - Spooky and Stylish: My Outdoor Halloween Tablescape
Thrifting Wonderland - Jellicle Cats Tablescape
Corner of Plaid and Paisley - Happy Haunting
Life and Linda - Tea With Miss Pumpkinhead
The Painted Apron - A Frightful Night
The Bookish Dilettante - Halloween Tablescape Hop: The Haunted Forest
Me and My Captain - What do Motorhomes, Autumn, and Pumpkins Have in Common
Dinner at Eight - A Shadow on the Floor - The Raven
Celebrating Everyday Life - Easy and Elegant Ideas for a Spooky-Pretty Halloween Celebration
Red Cottage Chronicles - Shadows of the Sky Halloween Tablescape
Don't forget your candy corn!
Fabulous
ReplyDeleteWhat a warm and welcoming table - love all of your tartan plaids and pumpkins! Your hydrangeas are beautiful in your punch bowl - great idea! Happy Halloween!
ReplyDeleteSarah, the fabulous collections continue from Monday Morning Blooms! Goodness, you have a wonderful assortment for every season! I am in love with your mix of plaids and patterns on the plate stack, spicy good! And all the primitive witches and cats make Halloween fun, not frightful. The gotaways fro me are the MC crow pair. I wish I had bought those when they offered them. I just think they're adorable in their masquerade attire. Your Wittaka Peanuts and Denby are just perfect for this season. (My crystal was also brown in 1977, and I still love it). I love seeing your chef tributes in all that you do. 🧡 Thank you for sharing your wonderful styling talent and collections with us at this party! What a treat!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, the trio of vintage looking paper mache cats with their festive hats are so darn cute!
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah, so many cute details and so much Halloween eye candy! I love the pile of pretty pumpkins for your centerpiece, and the plate stacks are gorgeous~ love the MC napkins and the way you styled the napkins and flatware. Your Monday Morning Blooms arrangement transitioned beautifully to the sideboard surrounded by goodies. That witch holding the brown cat is adorable! The pumpkin spice cake looks so good, you are ready for a party!
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Sarah, Monday Morning Blooms provided fabulous inspiration for this Tartan Spice table. I could spend so much time admiring your collections. You and your beloved Chef amassed so many beautiful things through the years! I know it brings you much joy to lovingly display them on tables and in vignettes with all of the sweet memories attached. I agree with Rita, the mix of plaids and patterns within your plate stack is definitely spicy good! The Wittaka Peanuts is perfect for the fall season. Wow, the crow pair from MKC is charming as are you witches and cats!
ReplyDeleteIt is always a pleasure to be invited inside your beautiful home! Happy Autumn, Sarah 🍂🧡🍂
Sarah your tablescapes are always such a "treat"! I love all the MC checks, plaids, and beautiful vignettes and tablesettings. That cake is adorable; such a great idea to add your own decoration.
ReplyDeleteSarah, your tartan spice theme IS very nice! I always enjoy seeing the creative ways you style your MC collections and that cake looks fabulous! Pinned! Have a lovely October!
ReplyDeleteSarah, you have the most fantastic collection of MacKenzie-Childs pumpkins! I love the tartan spice mugs: They are perfect for autumn! Your collections always add a personal touch to your tablescapes, and the condiment chef is so cute for an autumn table. There is so much to see on this post that I will probably revisit several times over the week. Happy Halloween!
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ReplyDeleteSarah, Tartan Spice is indeed very nice! I always enjoy seeing your curated collection for the holidays and seasons and Halloween is no exception! I’m drooling over those gorgeous pumpkins, tartan plate stacks and of course that beautiful cake! I wish we had a Whole Foods closer to us. Your bicycling witch and witch cat lover made me smile, as did your MKC crows! I have to confess I have napkin envy and I don't remember seeing those black and white gingham trimmed linen napkins before. As always, it’s a treat to join you at the table and hop with you. Happy Tuesday! 🧹🎃👻🕸️🧡
Sarah, you had me with the opening picture and those wonderfully whimsical cats. the many and varied pumpkins add so much color and movement to your table. the cake looks fabulous but you made it your own with the witch riding her cat. The mix of patterns in your plate stack adds such interest. The plates are darling and the MKC crow combines the best of everything for your Halloween table. Have a wonderful Halloween!
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Sarah! You had me at Tartan!! Of course the girl who loves plaid is in love with this table!!! The tureen is fabulous, as well as all the checked pumpkins!! You did a wonderful job from the inspired table. I hope you have a fun Halloween!!🧡🖤
ReplyDeleteSarah, your Tartan Spice is so lovely. The rich warm colors just pop. You have the most interesting collections full of whimsy. The pumpkins are a joy to see all gathered on your table. Love the new Rosy Check pink ones. The cake is so fabulous and the little witch riding her cat is icing in the. Are. Such cute dessert plates too. The MKC crows tie in nicely. Always a pleasure to join you.
ReplyDeleteOh Sarah, so many cute details and of course all your MC pieces are beautiful. I love the pretty pumpkins for your centerpiece, and the plate stacks are gorgeous~ love the MC napkins and the way you styled your table. Love how you incorporated Your Monday Morning Blooms arrangement surrounded by goodies. That witch holding the brown cat is so cute!
ReplyDeleteWow what a gorgeous collection of MC pumpkins! Your plaid plate stack is amazing as well. I need to branch out and get some MC pieces for myself! Great ideas here!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh Sarah - your table is so lovely and I adore your witches!! The collection of MC pumpkins in the centerpiece is beautiful and the plate stack is really pretty with the tartans and MC checks. The autumn flower arrangement in the tartan spice tureen on your sideboard is gorgeous and the pumpkin spice cake with the witch riding her cat looks scrumptious. I love love those crows. Yes, tartan spice is definitely nice. Happy Halloween to you!
ReplyDeleteSarah, what a lovely welcoming table! I'm a fan of the Tartan spice and have been to Starbucks more than ever this season. I love the new Iced Apple Crisp Oatmilk Shaken Espresso. Friends bought me gift cards for my birthday, and what a treat! What a cute Pumpkin Spice Cake from Whole Foods. The new Rosy Check pumpkins make me smile.
ReplyDeleteSarah, you had me at Tartan! I love Tartan patterns no matter the season, and you have certainly nailed it for Halloween. All the fall tones compliment each other so well. You have quite an impression collection of Courtney Check pumpkins. So fun. I do have to admit I am a bit smitten with the Rosy Check! I love the witches and the cats! So fun! Happy Halloween 🎃
ReplyDeleteSarah, this is gorgeous, intricately detailed and a bit whimsical! I don't often see tartan in fall colors but I'm now a convert. I love the mix of patterns and textures, and the bounty of pumpkins in lots of colors. The witches, crows and cats bring just the right amount of fanciful Halloween vibes. Definitely a Halloween table to savor!
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